France striker Karim Benzema cut inside from the left and hit a fierce low drive that Sociedad keeper Bravo could only push into the path of his former team-mate.

And the late first-half goal changed the complexion of the match as a different Madrid side reappeared after the break.

Ramos headed against the crossbar before Benzema hit the same part of the woodwork with a vicious left-foot strike.

But the second goal was down to a defensive mistake rather than slick attacking play. Bravo's miscue went straight to Wales forward Bale, who superbly guided the ball back into an empty net from 25 yards.

Madrid gave the scoreline a convincing look as Pepe swept in Ramos's downward header before Morata kept his cool after latching on to a incisive throughball from Angel Di Maria.

Goal! Goal! Real Sociedad 0, Real Madrid 4. Álvaro Morata (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ángel Di María with a through ball following a fast break.

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